Trail Running calendar near Rugeley 2025-2026

The Charnwood Challenge is an off-road running and walking event held in the scenic Charnwood countryside near Loughborough, UK. The main course covers approximately 10 miles, starting and finishing at the Nanpantan Scout Group HQ on Nanpantan Road. It offers a 10-mile run and walk for adults, as we..

The Monross Trailblazers - Blaze the Biblins is a trail running event held on October 5, 2025, at Biblins Youth Campsite near Doward, Ross-on-Wye, within one of Britain's finest Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Covering approximately 6 miles (10k), the course features a mix of climbs, fla..

The Drone Valley Trail Half Marathon is a new 13.1-mile trail race set in the scenic Derbyshire countryside, starting and finishing at the Drone Valley Brewery in Unstone. The course features a mix of forest paths, fields, bridleways, and minor roads, with approximately 1700 feet of elevation gain,..

The Loop Ultra is a 32-mile (50 km) trail running event held at Camp Plas near Dolanog, Welshpool, in the remote Cambrian Mountains of Mid Wales. This challenging ultra features marked routes through trails, forest tracks, and ancient paths, passing stunning Lake Vrynwy and offering spectacular view..

The RunThrough Cannock Chase Running Festival, held on October 12, 2025, takes place at Forest Lodge, Birches Valley, within the scenic Cannock Chase Forest, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty near Stafford and Birmingham. The event offers multiple race distances including 5K, 10K, a half maratho..

The Castle C’alf is a challenging fell race held near Hebden Bridge in Calderdale, starting from the Hare and Hounds Pub in Chiserley. Covering approximately 12 km (7 miles) with 490 meters (1600 feet) of ascent, the course features the final stages of the full Castle Carr race, including a scenic r..

The Breidden Hills Race, organized by Mercia Fell Runners, is a challenging fell running event set in the scenic West Midlands. Participants will tackle a distance of 11.5 km with a total ascent of 790 meters, making it a demanding course for runners. The race requires pre-registration and is open t..

The ATW Holdenby House Trail & Canicross event takes place at the historic Holdenby Estate, a 2,000-acre site in Northamptonshire. Participants can choose from various distances, including a 5k, 10k, and Half Marathon, with the course offering scenic views of the estate and its gardens. A special 5k..

The Withins Skyline is a challenging fell race organized by Wharfedale Harriers, held in the scenic Penistone Hill Country Park area. The course covers 6.2 miles with an 820-foot ascent, starting at the cricket pitch near Penistone Hill and looping through notable landmarks such as The Stoop, Top Wi..

Peak Raid Race 2 – Hayfield is a fell running event held in the Peak District, featuring challenging terrain including hills, moors, and dales. Participants navigate a 3-hour score format race where they select their own routes to collect points by visiting controls, balancing speed and strategy. Th..

The Ranger Ultras High Peak HP18km Trail Run is an 18-kilometer trail running event held in the Peak District, starting and finishing at Whaley Bridge Uniting Church in Derbyshire, UK. The course features a mix of fast trails and challenging ascents, covering a total ascent of 488 meters, and offers..

The Carsington Water Half Marathon & 10k, held on October 18, 2025, takes place at the scenic Carsington Water in Ashbourne, UK. Runners can choose between a half marathon and a 10k, both featuring undulating trail paths around the reservoir with stunning countryside views. The half marathon route i..

Loggerheads Autumn Trails is an exciting running event featuring longer versions of popular 5k and 10k races, set in the scenic Loggerheads Country Park. Participants can choose from a 14k race, which consists of two loops of a 7k course, or a 7k Canicross discipline, welcoming runners of all abilit..

The Dukeries 10 is an annual 10.8-mile (approximately 11 miles) trail running event held in Walesby, Newark, Nottinghamshire. The race features a scenic, near-flat circular route on well-marked paths with marshals and additional signage, ensuring a navigation-free experience. The course offers a var..

The Amberaid 30 Trail Race and Petit Raid is a challenging trail running event held in the Amber Valley, Derbyshire, near the eastern edge of the Peak District. The main race covers 31 miles of undulating countryside paths, featuring punchy climbs, engaging descents, expansive views, and scenic wood..

The Ranger Ultras High Peak Ultra is a challenging trail running event held in Derbyshire, UK, featuring two distance options: 70km and 100km. The course retraces the historic Cromford and High Peak Railway, starting from Whaley Bridge and passing through scenic locations including the Goyt Valley,..

The Forest of Dean Ultra Marathon will take place in Coleford on Saturday 18 October 2025. You can run 34 miles.

The Brenig Way 50K Trail Race is a challenging ultramarathon that covers 50 kilometers through remote upland scenery in Wales. Starting in Corwen, participants follow a marked footpath along country lanes, forest tracks, and riverside paths, crossing notable landmarks such as Clocaenog Forest and Ll..

The Signpost Challenge Hike, organized by South Manchester LDWA, is a scenic and hilly hiking event based in Marple, near Stockport. Participants can choose between two routes: a 24-mile course with 4,300ft of ascent or an 18-mile course with 3,000ft of ascent, both to be completed within 10 hours...

Hubble Bubble Day 1 is a Halloween-themed running event held along the scenic Leeds to Liverpool Canal in Kirkstall, Leeds. The course is a flat, out-and-back trail, ideal for runners of all levels, from beginners to seasoned athletes aiming for personal bests. Participants can choose from seven dis..